In 2010, the National Association of School Psychologists approved the "Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological Services" (or the NASP Practice Model), codifying what an expanded role encompasses in the delivery of school-based psychological services. This study examined the role and function of school psychology…

Although school psychologists have been called on in recent literature to assume a leadership role in a collective and comprehensive effort to address students' mental health needs, many practitioners find that their professional roles continue to be narrowly focused on special education-related activities, such as individualized assessment…

Discusses the need of school psychologists to work with parents. Suggests that parents be viewed as consultees who seek assistance in dealing with their youngster. Hence, the primary function of the psychologist is to serve as a facilitator to the parents as they attempt to solve the child's learning problem. (Author/HMV)

Presents a case study of a seven year old boy treated with Multimodal Behavior Therapy (MMBT). The intervention package was built around intervention in the classroom, treatment contracting, and comprehensive needs assessment. The youngster's on-task behavior increased to the goal level by the end of treatment. (JAC)

Consultation is one of the school psychologist's major professional functions, and psychologists feel that other school personnel want them to spend more of their professional time consulting than they do at present. Client-centered consultation is the dominant variety practiced. Most learned what they know on the job. (Author)